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American Blackjack is a card game by Nucleus Gaming released on 23 October 2019. It is not a reel-based pokie but an RNG blackjack table game in which the player competes against the dealer and tries to reach a total closer to 21 without going over.

The game runs in HTML5 and is available on computers, smartphones and tablets. RTP for the Nucleus Gaming version is not disclosed in open catalogues, so the actual theoretical return depends on the operator’s rules and the quality of the player’s basic strategy.

Game features

• Hit
• Stand
• Double
• Split
• Insurance
• Hole Card
• Blackjack

The main objective is to make a hand stronger than the dealer’s without exceeding 21. After the opening deal, the player can take a card with Hit, stop with Stand, double the bet with Double or divide a pair with Split when that option is available for the current hand.

Insurance is offered when the dealer’s card creates a risk of blackjack. This wager is separate from the main hand and acts as protection against a natural dealer blackjack.

Rules and gameplay

American Blackjack uses the American game format. The dealer receives an upcard and a hole card, while the player makes decisions for the hand before the round is settled. Descriptions of the Nucleus Gaming version state that the dealer plays to 17 and hits soft 17.

Blackjack is usually the strongest opening hand. A standard winning hand is paid according to the game rules, while equal totals result in a push and the bet is returned. If the player’s card total exceeds 21, the hand loses regardless of the dealer’s later actions.

Theme and style

American Blackjack has classic casino styling. The screen displays a card table, chips, cards and clear action buttons. The game belongs to the blackjack, table games, card games, casino classics and casino games categories.

Unlike video pokies, there are no paylines, reels, Wilds or Scatters. The main appeal comes from the blackjack rules, action choices and the influence of strategy on the result.

Popularity among players

American Blackjack by Nucleus Gaming may appeal to players from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark and New Zealand. It suits those who prefer a card format to spinning reels.

American Blackjack is particularly useful for users who want to learn the basic blackjack actions, practise Split and Double, understand Insurance and test American rules without risking their balance.